Redlands Primary School described as 'welcoming and supportive' in latest Ofsted
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Ofsted has described a primary school as ‘welcoming and supportive’ following its latest inspection.
Redlands Primary School, in Redlands Lane, Fareham, has been praised after being inspected by Ofsted on July 7 of this year. The published report highlighted the school, which has 313 students, is currently working at the expected standard in all areas, with effective safeguarding measures in place.
It said: “Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming and supportive school. They feel a strong sense of belonging. Pupils attend school regularly. Staff know families well. Relationships are warm, trusting and respectful. Staff leave no stone unturned to ensure that pupils are safe and feel cared for.
“Pupils attend school well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils. Leaders use a range of strategies which minimise absence successfully. The school community values attendance at school.”
There is a pattern of “continuous improvement” regarding achievement and all students attain grades in line with the national average. Pupils learn to read well and there is a strong emphasis on phonics which forms good foundations.
The curriculum is broad and ambitious, and leaders have clearly identified what vocabulary and knowledge students need to learn during their time at the school.
The report noted that sometimes the length “between learning knowledge and revisiting it is too long” meaning there are gaps in some areas.
It continued: “Children get off a positive start in early years. Staff build warm and trusting relationships with children and families alike. Children feel safe and enjoy learning. They learn how to follow routines, take turns and listen to others’ ideas.
“Leaders have developed a coherent and well sequenced personal development programme that reflects pupils’ needs, the school’s context and the wider world well. Leaders continue to refine and enhance this offer.”
In order to continue improving, leaders should continue to strengthen the implementation of the writing curriculum, and renewed policies and practices should be fully embedded.